Major ATC systems crash at Delhi airport – Update 1

January 14, 2010 Comments Off on Major ATC systems crash at Delhi airport – Update 1 129 Views

News agencies are reporting a major systems crash at the air traffic control at IGI airport in New Delhi.

All flight operations have been suspended for the last 30~45 minutes.

There are sporadic reports from passengers who are sitting on-board aircraft on the ramp of one or two aircraft pushing back.

This crash has occurred during the peak evening rush hour and is bound to have a systemic effect across the country.

Update 1 20:00 IST (14:30Z)

The ATC radars have been restored, but the disruptive effects will continue to have its toll on flight movements for a few more hours.

CNN-IBN reports that the entire NW quadrant of India, which faces Pakistan the main source of terror attacks on India, was without radar coverage.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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